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Spring Asparagus




Spring Asparagus
source Taste of Home
categories salad, side dish, heart healthy
yield 8 servings
prep time
total time 25 min

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 to ½ lbs fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 Small tomatoes, cut into wedges
  • 3 Tbsp cider vinegar
  • ¾ tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 Tbsp grated onion
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
  • 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese, optional

    • INSTRUCTIONS
  • 1. In a large saucepan, bring 1 cup water to a boil. Add asparagus; cook, covered, until crisp-tender, 3-5 minutes. Drain; place in a large bowl. Add tomatoes; cover and keep warm.
  • 2. Place vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, onion, salt and paprika in a blender; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Toss with asparagus mixture. Top with almonds and, if desired, cheese.

    • NOTES
    Nutrition Facts 3/4 cup: 154 calories, 11g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 159mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein

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